The rise in population, living standards, increasing demand for chocolate as a sweet substitute, and rising consumer awareness about the health benefits of cocoa are some of the drivers of the cocoa & chocolate market. This report estimates the market size of cocoa & chocolate products and their types. In terms of geography, the report is segmented into Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Rest of the World (RoW). The cocoa & chocolate market is mainly segmented on the basis of type and application. With the growing market potential and increasing demand from developing countries such as India and China, the cocoa & chocolate market is likely to witness significant growth in the coming years. Cocoa & chocolate application segments included in this report are confectionery, food & beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

This report estimates the global cocoa & chocolate market in terms of volume, metric tons for cocoa and kilo tons for chocolate. The drivers, restraints, and opportunities of the cocoa & chocolate market are also discussed in the report. It also includes the various development strategies such as mergers & acquisitions, expansion plans, new product launches, participations, and other developments of the major market players.

The figure above shows the projected chocolate market size, by geography, between 2014 and 2019. Europe dominated chocolate, followed by North America.

The companies enjoying a significant share in the market are Cargill (U.S.), Barry Callebaut (Switzerland), and Archer Daniels Midland (U.S.). The existing dominant players are leveraging their innovative capabilities and customer relations to commercialize novel products and increase their adoption.

The top three players in the cocoa & chocolate industry held a market share of more than 30%, signifying the participation of a large number of players in this market.

In order to provide a deeper understanding of the competitive landscape, this report profiles 11 key players of the cocoa & chocolate market, and provides more than 70 market tables, categorized them according to geography, type, and application.

The report divides the global cocoa & chocolate consumption market into the following four segments:

By Geography:

North America

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World

Cocoa, By Type:

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Powder

Cocoa Liquor

Chocolate, By Type:

Dark Chocolate

Milk Chocolate

White Chocolate

Filled Chocolate

By Application:

Confectionery

Food & Beverage

Cosmetics

Pharmaceuticals

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Objectives of the Study

1.2. Report Description

1.3. Markets Covered

1.4. Stakeholders

1.5. Research Methodology

1.5.1. Market Size Estimation

1.5.2. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation

1.5.3. Assumptions Made for the Report

1.5.4. Key Data Taken From Secondary Sources

1.5.5. Key Data Taken From Primary Sources

2. Executive Summary

3. Premium Insights

4. Markets Addressed

4.1. Introduction

4.1.1. Baking

4.1.2. Confectionery

4.1.3. Dairy

4.1.4. Beverage

4.1.5. Functional Beverages

4.1.6. Infant formula

4.1.7. Cosmetics

4.1.8. Pharmaceuticals

5. Industry Analysis

5.1. Introduction

5.1.1. Strengths

5.1.1.1. Well-Established Brands

5.1.1.2. Wide Range of Products & Brand Portfolio

5.1.2. Weaknesses

5.1.2.1. Excess Dependency on West African Countries for Cocoa Supply

5.1.2.2. Low Growth Rates in Major Markets

5.1.3. Opportunities

5.1.3.1. Low Penetration Rate in Developing Countries

5.1.3.2. Use of Chocolates As A Functional Food

5.1.3.3. Organic & Fair Trade

5.1.4. Threats

5.1.4.1. Increase in Counterfeit Products

5.1.4.2. Changing Consumer Preferences

5.2. Supply Chain Analysis

5.2.1. Growers

5.2.2. Intermediaries

5.2.3. Cocoa Processors

5.2.4. Chocolate Manufacturers

5.2.5. Retailers

5.2.6. Market Share Analysis

5.3. SWOT Analysis of Key Players

5.3.1. Cargill Inc.

5.3.2. Barry Callebaut

5.3.3. Nestle S.A.

6. Market Overview

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Varieties of Cocoa

6.2.1. Criollo

6.2.2. forastero

6.2.3. Trinitario

6.3. Global Cocoa Prices

6.4. Cocoa Processing

6.5. the Chocolate Industry

6.5.1. Types of Chocolates

6.5.1.1. Dark Chocolate

6.5.1.2. Milk Chocolate

6.5.1.3. White Chocolate

6.5.1.4. Filled Chocolate

6.6. Market Dynamics

6.6.1. Drivers

6.6.1.1. Health Benefits of Chocolates

6.6.1.2. Large Number of Applications

6.6.1.3. Seasonal & Festive-Related Sales

6.6.2. Restraints

6.6.2.1. Highly Unstable Economies in Cocoa-Producing Countries

6.6.2.2. High Raw Material Prices

6.7. Industry Insights

6.7.1. Porter's Five force Analysis

6.7.1.1. Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

6.7.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

6.7.1.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers

6.7.1.4. Threat of Substitutes

6.7.1.5. Threat of New Entrants

7. Global Cocoa Market

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Cocoa Market, By Type

7.2.1. Cocoa Butter

7.2.1.1. Favorable Characteristics of Cocoa Butter Spur Growth

7.2.2. Cocoa Liquor

7.2.2.1. A Rise In the Demand for Chocolates Leads the Growth of the
Cocoa Market